Finance Assistant (with Payroll)

Michael Page; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Finance Assistant in Aberdeen to support day-to-day accounting and financial tasks, ensuring accurate records and timely reporting. The role involves handling invoices, expenses, and payments while collaborating with the finance team to maintain policy compliance.

Ideal candidates will have a background in accounting or finance, payroll experience preferred, and strong organisational and communication skills to contribute to month-end and year-end processes.

Qualifications

• Background in accounting or finance with relevant qualifications or training.
• Payroll experience preferred.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience using accounting software and tools.
• Good communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Understanding of financial processes and reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update financial records with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Assist in preparing financial reports and ensuring they meet deadlines.
• Support the reconciliation of accounts, including bank statements and ledgers.
• Process invoices, expenses, and payments efficiently.
• Collaborate with the finance team to ensure compliance with financial policies.
• Respond to internal and external financial queries promptly.
• Help with month-end and year-end financial processes.
• Provide general administrative support to the accounting and finance department.

Skills

Payroll experience

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Proactive problem-solving

Financial processes knowledge

Education

Accounting/Finance degree or equivalent

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

As a Finance Assistant in Edinburgh, you'll support the day-to-day accounting and financial tasks that keep the business running smoothly. This role in the business services industry is all about ensuring accurate records, assisting with reports, and being a reliable part of the finance team.

Client Details

This company operates in the business services industry and is based in Edinburgh.

Description

• Maintain and update financial records with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Assist in preparing financial reports and ensuring they meet deadlines.
• Support the reconciliation of accounts, including bank statements and ledgers.
• Process invoices, expenses, and payments efficiently.
• Collaborate with the finance team to ensure compliance with financial policies.
• Respond to internal and external financial queries promptly.
• Help with month-end and year-end financial processes.
• Provide general administrative support to the accounting and finance department.Profile

Profile

A successful Finance Assistant should have:

• A background in accounting or finance, with relevant qualifications or training.
• We are ideally looking for payroll experience
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience using accounting software and tools.
• Good communication skills and a proactive approach to problem‑solving.
• An understanding of financial processes and reporting requirements.Job Offer

Job Offer

• A permanent contract within the business services industry.
• A salary range of £33,000 - £35,000 dependent on the level of experience.
• The opportunity to work in Aberdeen

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best